Unleash your taste buds with Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup, a rich blend of sausage, and tender, creamy tortellini, in a bowl of irresistible warmth.
I love this soup. It is no wonder why it is one our top soup recipes. It’s creamy without being heavy, packed with veggies, and loaded with pillowy cheese tortellini. Plus it stores great in the fridge or even freezer for later on. The ultimate comfort food on a cool night – it’s hard not to love this delicious soup.
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Reasons to Love This Soup
- This Creamy Tortellini Soup is infused with savory sausage and cheesy tortellini that is bursting with flavor.
- Ready in just 45 minutes, this tortellini soup with spinach is a hassle-free meal for busy days.
Recipe Ingredients
- Italian Sausage: Adds bold, savory flavor and a crumbly, meaty texture.
- Cheese Tortellini: Contributes creamy, cheesy taste and tender texture.
- Chicken Broth: Offers a savory, umami base, enhancing richness.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Step 1: In a large soup pot set over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
Step 2: Add the onion, shallot, and carrot; sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
Step 3: Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add in the chicken broth, whisking to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 6 minutes.
Step 4: Pat as much grease as possible off the sausage, then add it along with the tortellini pasta, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, spinach, and half & half. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the tortellini is fully cooked.
Step 5: Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
FAQs
Of course! You can experiment with adding any additional vegetables. Some I would recommend would be celery, zucchini, kale, fresh baby spinach, or leeks for added depth and complexity to this recipe.
Absolutely! You can personalize your Italian seasoning blend by using dried herbs like oregano, basil, thyme, sage, and rosemary from your pantry. This allows you to adjust the flavor to your preference and experiment with different herb combinations for a unique twist on the dish.
Storage Info
To STORE Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup leftovers, allow them to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. If you’d like to extend its shelf life, freezing is a great option. To FREEZE, place it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months.
When REHEATING, do so gently over low to medium heat on the stovetop to preserve the creamy texture. You can also use a microwave, but stir frequently to ensure even heating. Adding a splash of additional broth or cream while reheating can help restore the soup’s consistency and prevent it from becoming too thick.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion - diced
- 1 small shallot - diced
- 2 large carrots - peeled and diced
- 4 cloves garlic - minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cup chicken broth
- 14 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini*
- 1 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 6 oz fresh spinach - chopped
- 2 cup half and half - or heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large stockpot set over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
- Add the onion, shallot, and carrot; sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add in the chicken broth, whisking to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 6 minutes.
- Pat as much grease as possible off the sausage, then add it along with the tortellini, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, spinach, and half & half. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the tortellini is fully cooked.
- Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Does this freeze well?
If you want to FREEZE this soup, we recommend doing it without the tortellini because it doesn’t freeze as well in soups.
This is probably my new favorite soup!! It was not too difficult to make (I used normal sausage and added italian seasoning). It turned out great and will definitely be added to my list of favorite recipes!!
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Wow!! This is so good and really came together quickly, which was so nice for our busy evening. My 3yo loved it which is a huge deal and my husband had two bowls, that’s a good sign! Will definitely be making this a lot. I used frozen spinach from our garden, added more chicken broth (homemade), and used frozen cheese tortellini. Delicious recipe.
That sounds delicious! That’s a nice compliment, thank you! Happy everyone liked it!
Awesome soup! We’re currently in quarantine and decided to whip this together. Great taste, light and very, very tasty!
Awe, I am so glad you loved it, as much as we do! Thank you for giving this soup a try!
Made this for dinner tonight. My husband said better than restaurant dishes. He can’t keep raving about it! Definitely a make again meal with crusty Italian bread.
I’ll take that as a compliment! Thank you for sharing that with me!!